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Audi RS MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

9 model years · 2019–2027

22 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
City
27 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2027 3 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD
$3,660

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Audi RS fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Audi RS for 9 model years, 2019 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 16–23 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 1 configuration rated 22 MPG combined and costing $3,660 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2019 is the 2026 3 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD, at 23 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations.

Audi RS MPG by year

1618202224 2019202120222027 Gas Hybrid 1618202224 201920212027 Gas Hybrid
Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Audi RS: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG)Hybrid (MPG) $/yr
2022-2027* Generation page
2027 (partial) 22— $3,660
2026 2316 $3,500–$4,920
2025 20–2317 $3,490–$4,860
2024 20–2317 $3,520–$4,820
2023 21–2317 $3,480–$4,840
2022 21–2317 $3,500–$4,670
2021 Generation page
2021 20–2117 $3,890–$4,670
2019-2020 Generation page
2020 23— $3,570
2019 20–22— $3,600–$3,930

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Audi RS generations

3 generations between 2019 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2027 powertrain options

Gas · 2.5L
Combined
22 MPG
Per year
$3,660
See gas configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Audi RS's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Audi RS run 16–23 MPG across model years 2019 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 22 MPG.

Which Audi RS model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2026 Audi RS 3 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD has the highest combined rating since 2019, at 23 MPG.

How much does a Audi RS cost to fuel per year?

For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,660 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,660.

Has the Audi RS's fuel economy improved over time?

Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 22 MPG in both 2019 and 2027.

Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Audi RS?

Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2021 to 2026 (16–17 MPG).

How many generations of the Audi RS are there?

EPA data covers 3 generations of the Audi RS: 2022-2027*, 2021, 2019-2020. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.